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Your underwear covers up your private parts and no one should ask to see or touch them. Sometimes a doctor, nurse or family members might have to. But they should always explain why, and ask you if it’s OK first.

Always remember your body belongs to you.

Your body belongs to you. No one should ever make you do things that make you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. If someone asks to see or tries to touch you underneath your underwear say ‘NO’ – and tell someone you trust and like to speak to.

No means no.

No means no and you always have the right to say ‘no’ – even to a family member or someone you love. You’re in control of your body and the most important thing is how YOU feel. If you want to say ‘No’, it’s your choice.

Talk about secrets that upset you.

There are good and bad secrets. Good secrets can be things like surprise parties or presents for other people. Bad secrets make you feel sad, worried or frightened. You should tell an adult you trust about a bad secret straight away.

Speak up, someone can help.

Talk about stuff that makes you worried or upset. If you ever feel sad, anxious or frightened you should talk to an adult you trust. This doesn't have to be a family member. It can also be a teacher or a friend's parent – or even Childline.

Sing along with Pantosaurus

Our singing dinosaur video is a great way to introduce PANTS to your child. They’ll love singing along with Pantosaurus and it’ll help them learn the key PANTS messages.

Download our exciting PANTS game

Talking PANTS teaches children important messages, like their body belongs to them and they should tell an adult if they're upset or worried.

In the Playtime with Pantosaurus game, each of the principles of PANTS is introduced in between fun diving and basketball games.

Finding the right time to talk

Talking PANTS is as simple as teaching your child how to cross the road. You know your child better than anyone. And you'll know when they're ready and how much detail to go into. Some parents found these moments helped them start the conversation:

bathtime, applying cream or when getting your child dressed

car journeys

going swimming and saying that what's covered by swimwear is private

during a TV show that features a sensitive storyline

singing along to our PANTS song with Pantosaurus.

PANTS resources for schools and teachers

These resources include a lesson plan, teaching guidance, class activities, early years guidance and a 'talk PANTS' slide presentation.